The news came as ballot papers were sent out today to over 530 tanker drivers working for the oil distribution firm Hoyer. Unite is re-balloting following concerns that some members did not receive voting papers in the original ballot.

Unite assistant general secretary Diana Holland said: “The proposals represent progress on some of the key areas such as health and safety. But it is clear that they do not give enough guarantees that the instability and insecurity gripping the industry will come to an end.

“It is in everyone’s interest that we end the contract merry go round and the erosion of standards in a vital industry. Delegates at the oil trade conference felt the proposals did not meet members’ expectations and are recommending that members reject them in the consultative ballot.”

Members delivering fuel for Wincanton, DHL, Hoyer, BP, Norbert Dentressangle, Turners and Suckling will be taking part in the consultative ballot.

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A sign warns drivers that there is no petrol or diesel at a Shell service station in Christchurch, Dorset.
Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country.

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country

Motorists have been panic buying petrol, with cars causing traffic outside petrol forecourts around the country